Thursday, March 07, 2019

  • Biggest Winner

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    The Biggest Winner challenge is a 6-week program designed to help students improve exercise and nutrition habits in order to improve total wellness, along with reducing the risk of chronic disease. Students will receive assistance and guidance from certified trainers to help implement healthy behavioral changes that will increase their quality of life. Benefits of participating include but are not …

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  • Group Swim Lessons Sign ups

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    Group swim lessons are FREE to anyone with an RWC membership. Sign up for the Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Lessons on the RWC website or in the RWC Administration Office. Every lesson is taught by American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Lessons start the week of March 18th and end by April 18th. Beginner is offered: Mondays and Wednesdays 4 …

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  • Lifeguard Certification Class Registration Opens

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Registration Opens: Monday, February 11th in the RWC Administration Office. Registration Closes: March 8th at 5:00pm Class dates: Friday March 22nd 5:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday March 23rd 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday March 24th 9:00am – 5:00pm Prerequisite Swim Test: 300-yard swim, 2-minute tread, and 1 min 40-sec brick retrieval Cost: $75, students must take the prerequisite swim test before completing …

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  • Portraits of Empowerment: Womanhood & Activism

    John C. Hitt Library: main floor

    Portraits of Empowerment: Womanhood & Activism Exhibition Dates: March 6 - March 27, 2019Location: John C. Hitt Library, Main FloorPlease check the Library's hours HERE. March is recognized as Women’s History Month, a time to credit and celebrate the vast contributions of women to society. Portraits of Empowerment: Womanhood & Activism honors women and, specifically, their relationships to activism as …

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  • Interprofessional Healthcare Simulation Conference: From Simulation to Innovation and Beyond (Recurring Event)

    University Tower

    Interprofessional Healthcare Simulation Conference From Simulation to Innovation and Beyond | March 7-8, 2019 Pre-Conference Sessions are on the morning of March 7. Conference Sessions are in the afternoon of March 7 and all-day on March 8. Speakers Keynote: Michelle L. Aebersold, PhD, RN, CHSE, FAAN, University of Michigan School of NursingPlenary: Nicole Blodgett, PhD, RN, Purdue University Northwest College …

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  • Adult Higher Education Alliance (AHEA) Conference

    Morgridge International Reading Center

    The AHEA conference is experiential learning by, with, and for practitioners who are committed to learning in action, reflection and sharing in a community of like-minded people involved in adult alternative higher education. The conference is open to AHEA members and non-members. Learn more at ahea.org/ahea-annual-conferences/ahea-annual-conference-2019/.

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  • Rosen College Leadership Development Series - Royal Caribbean

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management

    Theme: Cruise Line Operations Leadership Rosen College will host a resume workshop session. This event is part of the Rosen College Professional Internship Leadership Workshop Series, and it counts towards Internship III requirements. Professional attire is required. The workshop starts promptly at 8:00 AM. No late arrivals are allowed in the auditorium. All students, Faculty and Staff are welcome to …

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  • The Social History of Gender Roles and Rural Women in the Southern United States

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course Number: DIV420 Thursday, March 7 from 9:00am-10:00am Facilitator: Joe Kaminski Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 According to recent research, early twentieth-century farm women have largely "remained hidden in plain sight" and have been largely overlooked by historians. Despite the lack of attention, rural-living and farm-working women played a crucial role in the creation and expansion of a functioning …

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  • iACE Peer to Peer Mentoring: Drop-In Hours (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 205A

    It's time to connect what's now to what's next. iACE is your resource to learn about research, study abroad, intersnhsip, and graduate school preparation. https://dtl.ucf.edu/iace/ Prefer to schedule an appointment with a peer mentor? Schedule one here: https://calendly.com/iacepeeradvising

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  • SVAD Annual M.F.A. Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The 2019 Annual M.F.A. Exhibition is a group exhibition showcasing the thesis work of Master of Fine Arts candidates in the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. More Information Exhibition Dates: Feb. 28-March 22Opening Reception: Thursday, Feb. 28 from 7-8 p.m.

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  • How to: Prepare A Poster Presentation (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    This workshop will help you gain the skills to prepare a poster presentation of your research or creative work. This workshop is ideal for students planning to present their work at the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence or other conferences. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Note: This workshop is for students already …

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  • Library Research & Literature Review Strategies - Online (Recurring Event)

    Online

    What strategies do you use to conduct library research? This session highlights effective strategies to locate sources for literature reviews and research projects. Learn about options for citation tracking, database searches, setting publication alerts/notifications, Google Scholar tips, and examine literature review examples. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success. …

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  • Interprofessional Healthcare Simulation Conference: From Simulation to Innovation and Beyond (Recurring Event)

    University Tower

    Interprofessional Healthcare Simulation Conference From Simulation to Innovation and Beyond | March 7-8, 2019 Pre-Conference Sessions are on the morning of March 7. Conference Sessions are in the afternoon of March 7 and all-day on March 8. Speakers Keynote: Michelle L. Aebersold, PhD, RN, CHSE, FAAN, University of Michigan School of NursingPlenary: Nicole Blodgett, PhD, RN, Purdue University Northwest College …

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  • How to: Get Started in Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (our@ucf.edu) All sessions …

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  • Safe Zone Series: LGBTQ+ 101 (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV033 Thursday, March 7 from 3:00pm-5:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Tuesday, April 16 from 10:00am-12:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Learn about issues affecting LGBTQ+ people, homophobia, and heterosexism, and the benefits and responsibilities of being an Ally. The Allies Advance program is now called 'Safe Zone,' and has …

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  • Yoga Nidra Meditation with hammocks (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    Yoga Nidra is an ancient meditation practice from India. Though the literal translation of Nidra is “sleep” it also means “a changing state of consciousness” which is brought about as you connect with your mind and body. This meditation practice uses aerial hammocks to aid the body in feeling relaxed and comfortable, yoga mats are also available for a stationary …

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  • BATE-PAPO: Portuguese Club Chat (Recurring Event)

    TCH: 211

    Join us for a chat in Portuguese! We meet every Thursday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, in Trevor Colbourn Hall room 211. Come speak Portuguese with us and improve your proficiency. There will also be a film shown on the following dates: Thursday, January 15Thursday, February 7Thursday, March 7

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  • CANCELED: The Seal of Prophets: Jesus, Mānī, and Muḥammad

    PSY 226: Psychology Building Room 226

    As part of our colloquium series, Associate Emeritus Professor Husain Kassim will be delivering a talk, titled "The Seal of Prophets: Jesus, Mānī, and Muḥammad." Please join us for this talk! Abstract: This investigation examines the claim of Jesus (4 B. C. E), Mānī (216 C. E), and Muḥammad (570 C. E), to be the ‘Seal of Prophets’. This concept …

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  • Science Cafe: Electric Amazon

    Physical Sciences Building: 160

    Science Cafe: Electric Amazon William Crampton, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Department of Biology Thursday, March 76:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Drinks and Appetizers7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Presentation Physical Sciences Building 160/161 In this talk, Dr. Crampton discusses his quest to understand the biodiversity and sensory ecology of electric fish. He will take us to remote parts of South …

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  • UCF Men's Basketball vs. Cincinnati

    Addition Financial Arena

    Come support your Knights. See their full schedule here: http://ucfknights.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=34100&SPID=181628&SPSID=1115487

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  • Dave Liebman with the UCF Jazz Professors

    Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium

    Jazz Saxophonist, Dave Liebman, performs with the UCF Jazz Professors. David Liebman is considered a renaissance man in contemporary music with a career stretching nearly fifty years. He has played with masters including Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, McCoy Tyner and others; authored books and instructional DVDs which are acknowledged as classics in the jazz field; recorded …

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